The threat of an Israeli incursion into Gaza's southernmost town of Rafah persisted on Sunday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promising "safe passage" to civilians displaced there. In a Sunday interview, Netanyahu reiterated his intention to extend Israel's military operation to the city. Despite international alarm over the potential for carnage in a city crammed with more than half of the Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people. He conceded he agrees "with the Americans" that the operation will need to first plan for the impact on civilians.

SEE THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS DEVELOPING AROUND RAFAH

A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote Sunday, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law. The $95 billion package includes funding for Israel's fight against Hamas militants and for key strategic ally Taiwan, but the lion's share would help Ukraine restock depleted ammunition supplies, weapons and other needs. The Senate voted 67-27 to break a procedural hold placed on the bill.

SENATE ON BOARD BUT HOW WILL THE BILL PASS THE HOUSE?

A massive oil spill from an overturned vessel off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago is "not under control," Prime Minister Keith Rowley said Sunday. The mystery vessel capsized Wednesday in waters off the Caribbean island, having made no emergency calls, with no sign of crew, and no clear sign of ownership. Rowley on Sunday declared a national emergency as oil leaking from the vessel affected some 10 miles) of coastline. Divers have so far been unable to plug the leak.

THE GROWING IMPACT ON FRAGILE CARIBBEAN ENVIRONMENT

When and where was the largest offshore oil spill in history?

Friday's answer: The first political robocalls were launched in California in 1983 by Tony Inocentes, who used his telemarketing machine to campaign for a seat in the state's 57th Assembly District. He lost.